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DC/26/1113/VOC - Variation of Conditions Approved

Proposal

Application to vary condition 9a (approved plans) of (amended scheme to that approved under ) in relation to the design and layout of the roofs of the apartments and dwellings (to reduce the extent of solar PV and green roof provision). Variation of all conditions relating to the Outline consent of and condition 1 (approved plans), condition 2 (cricket building materials), condition 4 (green roofs) and condition 9 (operation hours) of the Reserved Matters consent to amend the approved plans and drainage strategy (by substituting the green roof of the cricket pavilion for alternative drainage strategies) and amend the operation hours (to allow for operation of the cricket club between 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs inclusive). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
23 Mar 2026
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Validated
9 Apr 2026
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Committee
25 Aug 2026
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Approved
26 Aug 2026

Approved on 26 Aug 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 25 Sept 2026

Planning committee

Decided by East Suffolk Planning Committee South on 25 Aug 2026.

Approved

As officers recommended.

  • Officers advised approval because the changes would not materially diminish the approved development or cause unacceptable planning impacts.
  • Residents raised concerns about evening opening, noise, parking and the noise assessment, while consultees ultimately raised no objections.
  • The committee approved the application by majority, subject to conditions.
Read how the committee decided The proposed changes, site history, officers’ assessment, consultation responses, speakers, debate, vote and decision. Includes the meeting recording

Source: Plota analysis of East Suffolk's committee minutes of 25 Aug 2026.

Documents 42

Consultation & comments 15

PDF FELIXSTOWE TOWN COUNCIL Consultee Comment · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ESC ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Consultee Comment · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF ESC ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Consultee Comment · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 31 May 2026 View ↗
PDF FELIXSTOWE TOWN COUNCIL Consultee Comment · 13 May 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 7 May 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗
PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Consultee Comment · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗
PDF INFO SHEET Neighbour Notification List · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 8

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Felixstowe built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 24 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Variation of Conditions
Postcode
IP11 7RE
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Apr 2026
Ward
Western Felixstowe
Parish
Felixstowe
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
26 Aug 2026
Decision level
Committee Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
3BM Planning

Public comments

8comments received
6 objecting2 neutral

75% object · above the UK average of 74%

115 neighbours consulted · Last counted 25 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
9 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
East Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#129 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

East Suffolk ranks #183 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Suffolk decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #81 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #76 of 296
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #183 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #162 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
212 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
139 decided
1,965
Total decisions
158 refused in the year to March 2026